Admissions
Admission to the Master of Science in Computer Science & Software Engineering
Admission into the Master of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering is offered for the autumn quarter. Complete applications are reviewed and sent to the admission committee on a rolling basis, beginning early February, and decisions are typically sent 8 weeks after the review process begins. Applicants are encouraged to ensure all application materials are complete and accurate at the time of submission.
Autumn 2025 application deadlines
Application now open
- Priority (international and domestic): February 3, 2025
- International: March 3, 2025
- Domestic: May 1, 2025
Admission requirements
Admission to the Master of Science in Computer Science & Software Engineering program requires applicants to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other closely related field from a regionally accredited institution (or an equivalent international degree)*
- Including software engineering, data structures and algorithms, and a high-level object-oriented programming foundations and skills
- English language proficiency
- 3.0 GPA or equivalent in the last two years of study
*Alternatively, applicants may meet this requirement with a bachelor’s degree in another field AND completion of the Graduate Certificate in Software Design & Development.
Application process & checklist
Applicants will apply online through the UW Graduate School. There are various components that go into preparing and submitting a complete application. Given our holistic admission process, a competitive application is one that demonstrates academic performance through a variety of methods and personal qualities and achievements.
- Online UW Graduate School application & application fee
- Unofficial transcripts
- Application questions (multiple short answer responses)
- Current resume
- 2-3 letters of recommendation
- Research essay
- Official English language proficiency test scores (Non-Native English speaking applicants)
- Additional documents (optional)
- Official GRE scores (optional)
Connect with us
- Register for a CSS Graduate Programs Information Session
- Email us or call 425.352.5490 if you have any questions